Laporte News

FOR THE REVIEW The Democratic Fall Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Laporte Fire Hall, in Laporte, Pa.

The first day of school in the Sullivan County School District, which occurred Tuesday, went very well, said Kathryn Gruber, superintendent of schools.

Milk punch, snacks, thank-yous and a lot of goodbyes were all part of a reception at the Sullivan County Courthouse Wednesday for retiring Sen.

Kiski Area School District The school board will hold a special meeting at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, tentatively to fill an administrative position.

“Turnpike gives a good education, really good teachers and a good faculty and I don't think I should be in a really big class”

A school in Sullivan County survived the chopping block. The Sullivan County school board voted 5 to 4 Tuesday night to keep Turnpike Elementary in Mildred open. via WNEP-TV Moosic

“He just cut his own throat with everyone who owns a gun.”

Senator Barack Obama with young Daniel Van Dusky during a visit to the Glider Diner in Scranton, Pennsylvania MUNCY VALLEY: Barack Obama's efforts to woo white voters in the Pennsylvania Democratic primary have ... via Gulf Times

“You just have to play it as you go.”

Last year a spring snow storm caused problems for farmers in our area. Many say the outlook is brighter for 2008. via WNEP

NEW! Updated Information on Author's Talk at Sullivan County Museum - 4/10/2008 Author to Speak about "The Sign of the Goose" at Sullivan County Museum Local author John Orlandini will share his knowledge about ... via The Rocket Courier

“The proper management of funds in these Sullivan County VFRAs ensures that they will continue to support local volunteer firefighters who bravely put themselves at risk to help protect their neighbors' health and property”

Auditor General Jack Wagner said Tuesday in a news release that audits of four Sullivan County Volunteer Firefighter Relief Associations determined that they were in compliance with tested laws and regulations. via Daily and Sunday Review